We're swiftly approaching the last weekend of the the 2023 calendar year and for those of you who haven't meticulously planned your New Years Eve plans already, you might be wondering how to fill your schedule last minute. If this sounds a bit like you, find a list of things to do this weekend across Australia in December 2023, below. And if you're flying, Uber is easing your travel anxiety with a seamless new kerbside pick-up zone at Sydney Airport’s T3 Qantas domestic terminal. Happy holidays from the RUSSH team!
NSW
To celebrate their new flagship store at Queen Street, Woollahra, Camilla and Marc will host a ribbon cutting on December 16 and all are welcome. Stop by for a sausage sizzle provided by Victor Churchill.
If you're looking for weekend plans to send the year off with a bang, then pick yourself up a ticket to Lost Paradise festival in Glenworth Valley, which runs from 28 December until 1 January.
If you're on the Central Coast, you can catch the Central Coast Mariners play off against Perth Glory on Sunday at Industree Group Stadium (both the men's and women's competition games).
The National Basketball League is back in season, with games in arenas around the country. Find your next game.
VIC
Victoria is hosting a swathe of New Years Eve shindigs to get involved in. Of course there's Beyond the Valley festival, taking place from 28 December until 1 January in Barunah Plains.
Alternatively, Heaps Good festival is happening on the 31st at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl, where you'll be able to catch acts like Foals, The Avalanches and Declan McKenna.
For something a little more low-key, Butter Sessions are teaming up with Animals Dancing to host the second iteration of their full tilt end of year extravaganza with DJs like Tornado Wallace and Sleep D.
The National Basketball League is back in season, with games in arenas around the country. Find your next game.
ACT
Step into the National Gallery of Australia and experience the photographs of Nan Goldin.
Catch the ALW soccer game on Saturday between Canberra United and Western United at McKellar park.
The National Basketball League is back in season, with games in arenas around the country. Find your next game.
SA
Catch Tarnanthi at AGSA this weekend, an exhibition that showcases the latest works of contemporary art from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists across the continent.
The National Basketball League is back in season, with games in arenas around the country. Find your next game.
WA
If you're looking for some music to soundtrack your entry into 2024, swing a ticket to the Rosemount Hotel's NYE party, featuring a lineup of local bands and DJs.
Alternatively, Ice Cream Factory's got you covered for those 'festival' vibes with an NYE party soundtracked by Genesis Owusu, Golden Features, San Cisco and more.
The National Basketball League is back in season, with games in arenas around the country. Find your next game.
NT
Check out the Liquid Light New Years Eve Festival at at Darwin Waterfront to enjoy fireworks displays, and a lineup of stellar local music talent.
The National Basketball League is back in season, with games in arenas around the country. Find your next game.
QLD
Take a dip for just $2 this weekend at all 22 council pools. It covers the council's aquatic classes, too.
Grab a ticket to the Pink Floyd The Dark Side Of The Moon Planetarium Experience at Mt Coot-tha to enjoy breath-taking visuals of the solar system soundtracked by Pink Floyd’s iconic album.
Check out the Brisbane Moonlight Cinema program to find a local outdoor cinema near you to catch your favourite holiday flick.
The National Basketball League is back in season, with games in arenas around the country. Find your next game.
TAS
Check out Sigur Rós musician Jónsi's exhibition Hrafntinna (Obsidian) at MONA this weekend.
The National Basketball League is back in season, with games in arenas around the country. Find your next game.
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